Thank you for booking a Forest Bathing session with The Naturally Curious. Please read the following information carefully to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable experience.

Clothing and Equipment

Please be advised that temperatures in the forest can drop unexpectedly at any time of year, and in winter it can feel much colder than you expect. To ensure your comfort and safety, we strongly recommend wearing long trousers (waterproof if you have them), warm long-sleeved layers, and sturdy walking shoes or boots with good grip and ankle support, preferably waterproof. Because the session moves at a slow pace with frequent pauses, it's important to bring extra layers and a warm coat to stay comfortable. In the colder months, please also bring a hat, gloves and warm socks. Also, please carry water, sun protection (in summer), any necessary food, and any medications you may require. As part of the session includes a guided relaxation, please bring a waterproof rug (a large bin bag is also suitable), an insulated seat pad, or a small, foldable chair if sitting on the ground is not comfortable for you. We reserve the right to deny participation if you are not dressed appropriately for the activity, as this is a matter of safety.

Particular Clothing & Equipment Notes for Garden Sessions
For garden-based sessions, we will primarily use existing wooden seating areas. These may be damp or cold, so you may wish to bring something dry to sit on, such as a small rug, foldable or insulated seat pad, or similar for comfort. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good grip are still recommended, as paths may be uneven or slippery, particularly in wet or frosty weather.

Weather Conditions

Our Forest Bathing sessions are held in all weather conditions, except in cases of high winds, lightning, or other extreme weather that could compromise the safety and comfort of participants. We encourage participants to embrace the unique benefits that wet weather can offer, and in many cases, the forest canopy often provides natural shelter. However, if we determine that conditions are unsafe and must cancel a session, we will make every effort to notify you as far in advance as possible and arrange for the session to be rescheduled to a later date.

Health Considerations

We advise that participants in the first trimester of pregnancy refrain from attending our events unless they have received written approval from their healthcare provider. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, health concerns, or are taking prescribed medication, please consult with your GP prior to attending. Furthermore, if you have a history of serious health issues, including but not limited to mental health conditions, recent surgeries, medical procedures, seizures, implants, special needs, or severe allergies, please inform us in advance so we can make any necessary accommodations to support your safety and well-being.

Potential Risks

Forest Bathing+ involves activities such as slow walking, deep breathing exercises, and periods of sitting or lying down in a forest environment. While we take care to mitigate risks, participants should be aware of potential hazards such as uneven terrain, tree roots, low-hanging branches, and other natural obstacles. Additionally, Forest Bathing+ may evoke strong emotional responses as you begin to relax and connect with your surroundings. This is a normal aspect of the experience and can lead to the release of built-up tension or emotions.

Particular Risks for Garden Sessions
When Forest Bathing takes place in a garden environment, many of the same considerations apply as in woodland settings. However, please be aware of additional features such as uneven paved or gravel paths, steps, low walls, ornamental plants with thorns or stings, water features or ponds, and the presence of bees, wasps, or other garden wildlife. Some areas may be slippery when wet. As garden sessions may take place on private property, we ask that you remain within the designated areas, follow your guide’s instructions, and respect the space and its features.

Age Restrictions

Please note that our events are exclusively designed for adults aged 18 and over. We do not currently offer sessions for minors.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refunds are available for cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the start of the event. If you cancel within this period, you’ll receive a full refund, excluding any booking fees charged by the payment provider. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event or for non-attendance on the day of the event.

Please note that each session requires a minimum number of participants to proceed: three for woodland sessions and two for garden sessions. If the minimum isn't met, we'll let you know at least 48 hours before the start and cancel the session. In this case, you'll be given the option to reschedule to an alternative date or receive a full refund. Private group bookings are arranged separately and are not subject to these minimums.

If we need to cancel an event for any other reason (e.g., extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances), you will also be offered the choice to reschedule to an alternative date or receive a full refund.

Private and Corporate Group Bookings

Private and corporate group sessions take place on a date and time agreed between you and your guide, at any of our sites. A booking is confirmed once a date has been agreed in writing and full payment has been received.

Garden sessions are ideally for four people and can accommodate up to six. Private woodland sessions require a minimum of four people. Groups of up to ten can be arranged by enquiry. The minimum numbers for open sessions do not apply to private bookings.

If you book a private group ticket online before a date is agreed, you may request a full refund at any time until a date is confirmed, excluding any booking fees charged by the payment provider.

Corporate bookings are arranged by written quote. Once a date is agreed, we will issue an invoice and hold the date for 14 days while payment is made. The date is not guaranteed until full payment has been received, and if payment isn't received in that time, we may release the date.

Once a booking is confirmed: cancellations made more than 14 days before the session receive a full refund, excluding any payment-provider fees. Cancellations made 7-14 days before may be rescheduled within a reasonable timeframe or receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days before, or non-attendance, are not eligible for a refund.

If we need to cancel a session for any reason, including weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will offer you a new date. If we cannot find a date that works within three months of the original session date, you will receive a refund.

Final numbers are needed 7 days before the session. The person making the booking is responsible for making sure everyone in their group has read these terms and completes the participant health check form.

Photography/Filming Consent

We may occasionally take photographs or video during our sessions to help promote The Naturally Curious through our website, printed materials, email communications, and social media.

By ticking the consent box on the participant health check form, you agree to be included in any images or recordings. Your guide will confirm this again on the day, and verbal acceptance will be taken as consent. If you’d prefer not to be photographed or filmed, just let us know — your wishes will always be respected.

We are committed to using all images and recordings responsibly and respectfully, solely to share the value of our nature-based experiences with others.

Please note: online use means your image may be viewable globally, including in countries without the same level of data protection as the UK or EU. You will not receive payment for the use of your image, and The Naturally Curious retains full copyright. You may request that we stop using your image in future materials, though previously published content may remain in circulation.

Data Protection

The Naturally Curious is committed to protecting your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any personal data you provide—such as details on your pre-session health check form—will be stored securely and used only for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you and manage your Forest Bathing session(s).

• For essential administrative tasks, including photography and filming consent.

• For email marketing, but only if you have explicitly opted in.

You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information where it is no longer necessary. If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may raise them with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/.

For more information, please see our full privacy policy at Privacy Policy. You can also contact us directly at hello@thenaturallycurious.co.uk.

Updated 30/09/2026